Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana

Summary of cost of living in Gaborone

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,002 (P24,452)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $907 (P11,074)
  • Gaborone is the 3rd cheapest city in Africa (11 out of 13)
  • Cost of living in Gaborone is cheaper than in 86% of cities in the World (232 out of 269)
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List of prices in Gaborone
Current as of Jun 2022.

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Food Update prices
BWP USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district P86 ($7)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) P63 ($5.18)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast P27 ($2.23)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk P12 ($1.00)
12 eggs, large P29 ($2.35)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes P14 ($1.12)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese P38 ($3.14)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples P18 ($1.47)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes P10 ($0.85)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket P13 ($1.07)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality P66 ($5.43)
2 liters of coca-cola P18 ($1.43)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day P7 ($0.59)
Housing Update prices
BWP USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area P7,955 ($651)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area P5,532 ($453)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat P648 ($53)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area P4,183 ($343)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area P2,709 ($222)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio P403 ($33)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) P772 ($63)
40” flat screen tv P4,237 ($347)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) P1,253 ($103)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) P58 ($4.76)
Hourly rate for cleaning help P52 ($4.24)
Clothes Update prices
BWP USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) P509 ($42)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) P386 ($32)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) P906 ($74)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes P940 ($77)
Transportation Update prices
BWP USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new P207,132 ($16,961)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas P9 ($0.74)
Monthly ticket public transport P141 ($12)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) P213 ($17)
Personal Care Update prices
BWP USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) P39 ($3.17)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) P109 ($9)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) P299 ($25)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) P43 ($3.50)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) P22 ($1.78)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) P37 ($3.02)
4 rolls of toilet paper P20 ($1.60)
Tube of toothpaste P16 ($1.29)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city P75 ($6)
Entertainment Update prices
BWP USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub P296 ($24)
2 tickets to the movies P130 ($11)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) P392 ($32)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert P394 ($32)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club P76 ($6)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city P21 ($1.75)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) P18 ($1.45)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb P8,113 ($664)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) P1.18 ($0.10)
1 month of gym membership in business district P414 ($34)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes P31 ($2.56)
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: June 28, 2022

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Gaborone position in our World Ranking

the world
232nd
out of 269
africa
11th
out of 13

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